What does it take to be a Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week? It's not just about grades or athletic ability. It takes a well-rounded individual that excels in the classroom and the community.
Touchstone Energy Cooperatives and Dakota News Now have joined together to recognize the achievements of high school seniors throughout the region. "Touchstone Energy Scholar of the Week" has been celebrating the achievements of high school seniors since 2002. Recipients are highly motivated high school seniors who excel in the classroom and community. This program was founded on the four pillars of Touchstone Energy: Integrity, Accountability, Innovation and a Commitment to Community. For more information on the program please call your local Touchstone Energy cooperative.
If there are outstanding seniors in your school that you would like to recognize, please nominate them here.
This Week's Scholar
Tyler Bain
Aberdeen Central High School
Tyler will be featured on Dakota News Now during the 6:00PM news on Monday, February 2 and again on the Dakota News Now morning news on Tuesday, February 3 between 6:00AM and 7:00AM.
Katelyn Abraham
April 22, 2007 - April 28, 2007
- School
- Madison High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Debate, Student Congress, Oral Interp, Close Up Committee, National Honor Society, School Newspaper, Marching Band, One-Act Play, Spring Play
Katelyn Abraham is from Ramona, SD.
Malory Bartels
April 15, 2007 - April 21, 2007
- School
- Clark High School
- GPA
- 3.97
- Activities
- Volleyball, Basketball,Golf, Music, Luther League, National Honor Society, Yearbook, Drama
Malory Bartels is from Clark, SD.
Jason Hagemeier
April 8, 2007 - April 14, 2007
- School
- Washington High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- National Honor Society Key Club Art Club Boy Scout
Jason Hagemeier is from Sioux Falls, SD.
Casey Michel
April 1, 2007 - April 7, 2007
- School
- St. Mary Catholic Schools
- GPA
- 4.034
- Activities
- Football,Basketball,Track; National Honor Society President; Student Council President; Juvenile Forester
Casey Michel is from Dell Rapids, SD.
Abby Harmon
March 25, 2007 - March 31, 2007
- School
- Hurley
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Everything
Abby Harmon is from Hurley, SD.
Daniel Woodraska
March 18, 2007 - March 24, 2007
- School
- Kimball High School
- GPA
- 4.104
- Activities
- FBLA Officer, Student Council, Student Body President, Class Officer, Basketball stats and video, School Mascot, Play, Band, Golf, National Honor Society
Daniel Woodraska is from Kimball, SD.
Jentre Olsen
March 11, 2007 - March 17, 2007
- School
- Platte Community School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Jentre is active in band and chorus as well as basketball and track. He has been a class officer and involved in National Honor Society.
Jentre Olsen is from Platte, SD.
Sarah Knippling
March 4, 2007 - March 10, 2007
- School
- Chamberlain High School
- GPA
- 4
- Activities
- Drama Club, Youth to Youth, Variety Show, Volleyball, Girls' State, Show Choir, FCCLA
Sarah Knippling is from Gann Valley, SD.
Emma Erickson
February 25, 2007 - March 3, 2007
- School
- Gayville-Volin High School
- GPA
- 4.106
- Activities
- 4 Year Band Member; Student Council Representative; Soccer Team; State B Track Champion, State Champion; 3-Time State B Cross Country Champion; Basketball Team; 4-H; School Play; Sunday School Teacher
Emma Erickson is from Gayville, SD.
Brett Monson
February 18, 2007 - February 24, 2007
- School
- Webster High School
- GPA
- 4.083
- Activities
- Student council, FB, Basketball, Track, choir, band, NHS, Key Club, FFA.
Brett Monson is from Webster, SD.